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Assertion: Oxides of highly electro positive metals cannot be reduced by carbon.
Reason: Highly electro positive metals react with carbon to form carbides.

A

If both Assertion & Reason are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion

B

If both Assertion and reason are true but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion

C

If Assertion is true statement but Reason is false

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false statements

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